May 16, 2005 18:30
Can Your Blood Type Predict Personality?
Forget the age-old question men and women in North America ask each other in bars: What's your sign? Try this instead: What's your blood type? For years South Koreans and the Japanese have believed--without any scientific backing, mind you--that a person's personality can be fully discerned by just knowing his or her blood type.
Think your personality is set in stone? Think again. Find out how five key personality traits may change as we age.
Here are the personality characteristics for each blood type:
Type-A people are farmers. They are shy, introverted perfectionists. They are considerate to others and cannot tell a lie easily. They are loyal to friends and coworkers. They can be secretive, though, and don't often share their feelings. They don't hold their liquor well.
Type-B people are hunters. They have independent spirits with strong personalities. While they don't care what others think of them, they are extremely passionate about the things they hold dear. They can be shallow, lazy, and quite impatient.
Type-AB people are humanists. They are an unpredictable, distant lot, but tend to use their heads over their hearts. They are good with money. They seek accord and so work well as mediators; however, they can be viewed as two-faced.
Type-O people are warriors. They are outgoing, expressive, and passionate. They are highly motivated and natural leaders. Blessed with a strong physical presence, they aren't afraid to gamble because they are so convinced they will win. They are natural athletes. They tend to be obsessive in their quest for success, and this can make them boring to others.